On March 12, the daily newspaper USA Today published a ranking of the cheapest cities to visit in Europe, and Bucharest occupies the first place.
The ranking published by USA Today is based on an index created annually by PriceofTravel.com. It presents the costs for tourists visiting the cheapest cities in Europe, which include accommodation at a 3-star hotel in a central area, two taxi trips per day, entry to a museum, as well as three meals and three drinks per day.
Bucharest ranked first, with a cost of 43.8 USD/day. In second place is the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, with a cost of 44.71 USD/day, and in 3rd place is Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, with a cost of 46.35 USD/day.
The ranking is further completed by the cities of Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic – 49.10 USD/day, Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina – 50 USD/day, St. Petersburg, Russia – 50.48 USD/day, Budapest, Hungary – 51.06 USD/day, Krakow, Poland – 52.36 USD/day, Belgrade – 53.52 USD/day, Split, Croatia – 62.08 USD/day, Zagreb, Croatia – 64.92 USD/day, Vilnius, Lithuania – 65.88 USD/day, Bratislava, Slovakia – 68.39 USD/day, Santorini Island, Greece – 69.49 USD/day, Riga, Latvia – 69.94 USD/day.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the cheapest city in Europe for tourists?
According to the USA Today ranking, Bucharest is the most affordable European city, with an average daily cost of 43.8 USD.
What services are included in the daily cost calculation?
The index includes 3-star hotel accommodation, two taxi rides, museum entry, three meals, and three drinks per day.
Which other Eastern European cities are considered affordable?
Following Bucharest, the ranking includes Sofia (Bulgaria), Kiev (Ukraine), and Cesky Krumlov (Czech Republic).